Spring 2024 WSQ Magazine: Discover Experiential Learning at SJSU
With more than 30 examples of experiential learning for undergraduate and graduate students, this new edition of Washington Square: The Magazine highlights the impact hands-on opportunities have in preparing Spartans to succeed in their career endeavors.
Featured Stories
Deep Dive in Five with Randy Rodriguez: Resources for Spartans with Autism
In his role as an accommodations counselor and coordinator for the Accessible Education Center (AEC), Randy Rodriguez has found his purpose: making SJSU a place where students on the autism spectrum can succeed, thrive and fulfill career goals.
New Exhibit Showcases South Asian Diaspora through Community Connection
Mantra Roy explains “South Asians in Silicon Valley,” a new program and exhibit hosted at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.
A Look at Black Maternal Health Week
SJSU will host several events from April 11-17 to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week, a nationwide observance that seeks to build awareness of and activism driven by the perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people.
Second Annual SJSU Research Week to Celebrate and Highlight Public-Impact Research
San José State University’s second annual Research Week spans 12 events from April 15-20, showcasing 250+ student and faculty academic investigators, celebrated authors and groundbreaking researchers.
San José State Recognizes Outstanding 2023-2024 Staff and Faculty at Award Ceremony
Four outstanding staff and four exemplary faculty members were celebrated at this year’s awards and service ceremony.
San José Rotunda Concert Takes SJSU Compositions to New Heights
SJSU faculty members, musicians and composers plan to fill the San José City Hall Rotunda with original work inspired by the concept of public works on April 20.
Substance Use and Parenting: Alcohol’s Role in Behavior
Originally, Jennifer Price Wolf’s research study was meant to examine how various environmental factors affected parenting behaviors and stress. But then the pandemic happened, and she and her fellow researchers quickly adjusted.
Public Health is Everywhere
According to Anji Buckner, ’04 MPH, assistant professor of public health at San José State, public health is part of everyone’s lives, whether they’re aware of it or not, and it should always be part of a larger conversation about how people live, work and play.
“We’re Always Striving”: Deep Dive in Five with Heather Lattimer
Heather Lattimer, dean of the Connie L. Lurie College of Education, shares her vision for transformative education.
SJSU in the News
Sale of late South Bay teacher’s sneaker collection to fund San Jose State University scholarship
KGO-TV
Empowering First-Gen Students: How SJSU’s MBA Programs Propel Students Toward Career Growth
Poets & Quants
U.S. wildfire season outlook suggests a slow start
EarthSky
Should protesters pay the price? Demonstrations that snarled Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 spur questions about tougher penalties
The Mercury News
Organic Chemistry: Why study it? What can it teach us about finding life beyond Earth?
Universe Today
Questions linger about who is paying for recount in District 16 congressional race
NBC Bay Area